Protecting Zion: InfoSec Encryption Concepts and Tips

This is Part 9 in my ongoing project to cover 30 cybersecurity topics in 30 weekly blog posts. The full series can be found here. In the movie The Matrix, The Key Maker controlled access to many locations and resources with the goal of preventing malicious code from destroying sensitive information. In a rare life-imitates-art situation, organizations today face the same challenge as they work to protect operational processes and corporate information.

Immutable Backups: Importance, Benefits, and Implementation

Ransomware, human errors, and disasters are constant threats to your business’s most valuable asset –its data. Traditional backups, while essential, aren’t always enough since ransomware can still infiltrate them. That’s where immutable backups emerge as a crucial layer of protection. They ensure that even if the worst happens, your critical information remains untouched and recoverable.

Enhancing Cybersecurity with BlueVoyant's AI Technology for Emerging Vulnerabilities

After a new zero-day vulnerability is announced, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) publishes a measure of its severity under the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). CVSS scores are a crucial tool for organizations as they give an approximation of the severity of disclosed vulnerabilities.

Building a Resilient Culture in Cybersecurity: Lessons from Pixar | Razorthorn Security

Discover the secret to sustained high performance through the lens of successful organizations like Pixar, known for their healthy, resilient corporate culture. This episode of the Razorwire Podcast highlights how de-stigmatizing failure and treating mistakes as learning opportunities can lead to greater success. Learn how these principles can be applied within the information security industry to foster a culture that not only supports but also thrives on the inevitable challenges and mistakes inherent in cybersecurity work.

CrowdStrike Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide MDR

The #1 global managed detection and response (MDR) provider and pioneer continues to dominate. Today, CrowdStrike was named a Leader in the 2024 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Detection and Response 2024 Vendor Assessment1 among the 19 vendors evaluated in the report. CrowdStrike was also recently named a Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Frost Radar: Managed Detection and Response. The global demand for MDR continues to surge as businesses face a harsh reality.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Marking Requirements & Management in M365 & GCC High

In July 2022, the Pentagon’s acquisition office issued a memo reminding acquisition officials of the DoD’s requirements for handling controlled unclassified information (CUI). The standard which applies to Defense contractors is not new. The original Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012 requirement went into effect in 2017.

Understanding Allostatic Load: The Cumulative Stress in Cybersecurity | Razorthorn Security

Understanding Allostatic Load: The Cumulative Stress in Cybersecurity | Razorthorn Security Explore the concept of allostatic load—the cumulative stress that affects cybersecurity professionals not just at work, but across all aspects of life. This episode of the Razorwire Podcast dives into how personal and professional stresses compound, impacting overall health and work performance. Discover why recognizing and managing this cumulative stress is crucial for maintaining mental and physical health, and why the cybersecurity industry needs to provide better support and tools for self-care.

Machines vs Minds: The Power of Human Ingenuity Against Cyber Threats

Most people remember the iconic movie Terminator, in which the cyborg T-800 was dispatched back in time from the year 2029 with the mission to eliminate Sarah Connor. She was destined to give birth to the future leader of the human resistance against machines, thus threatening their dominance. If Sarah were killed, humanity's fate would be sealed, and the earth would succumb to the rule of machines.